1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Opel Zafira is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 243 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Malibu | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
